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2011 Heartland Cyclone problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2011 Heartland Cyclone.

3Heartland recalls
4owner complaints
0reported crashes
0reported fires
0injuries

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Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.

Recalls filed by Heartland

Power Train #10V461000 · 2010 · 48 units

Problem: Heartland is recalling certain model year 2011 fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter axles. on some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.

Risk: These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash to other vehicles, and compromises the driver's control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Heartland is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 20, 2010. owners may contact heartland warranty service department at 1-877-262-8032 or dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.

Equipment #15V482000 · 2015 · 1,680 units

Problem: Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain trailers of various models and model years. click on "all products associated with this recall" for a complete list. the tire certification labels applied to the vehicles may contain inaccurate tire sizing and/or inflation information. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Risk: An owner or operator could rely on the inaccurate information in inflating the tires which could cause under or over inflation which, in turn, could lead to a tire failure or crash.

Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will send a replacement label with the correct information, free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2015. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-574-266-3988.

Equipment #17V750000 · 2017 · 19,615 units

Problem: Heartland recreational vehicles, llc (heartland) is recalling certain 2010-2011 elkridge, north country, north trail fw, 2011 big country, bighorn, caliber, country ridge, cyclone, edge, focus, graystone, landmark, mpg, north trail tt, road warrior, sundance, sundance tt, sundance xlt fw, sundance xlt tt, trail runner, 2018 fuel tt, 2016-2018 sundance xlt tt, and torque tt recreational vehicles, equipped with certain kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Heartland will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2018. owners may contact heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners complain about

Tires2
Wheels1
Structure1

Components named in 4 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.

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FAQ

Does the 2011 Heartland Cyclone have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Heartland for the 2011 Cyclone. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.

What are the most common 2011 Heartland Cyclone problems?

In 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.